Equinor CEO Reaffirms Focus on Oil and Gas Assets and Interest in Renewable Expansion

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Published on 02/12/2020 at 18:08

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During Rio Oil & Gas, Andres Opedal Stated That Equinor Is Still Focused on Oil and Gas Assets and Wants to Invest in Renewables to Zero Out Its Pollutant Emissions

Yesterday, during Rio Oil & Gas, Equinor’s president, Andres Opedal, stated that the company will continue to focus on oil and gas assets, but also has an interest in expanding renewables, as the multinational aims to zero out its pollutant emissions.

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The multinational is one of the largest companies in the sector and is increasingly seeking to diversify its portfolio. The CEO also claims that one of Equinor’s major goals is to become one of the leaders in the energy transition. Andres Opedal stated that it is still too early to guarantee progress in the search for renewable energy project plans. The type of project is still under study.

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About Equinor:

Equinor is an international energy company with a proud history; 20,000 dedicated workers are working every day to develop energy from oil, gas, wind, and solar. Driven to provide energy to the world safely and sustainably, they are building a global business based on their values and the energy needs of the future.

The Norwegian company has a diversified oil and gas portfolio in the country, with licenses at different stages – exploration, development, and production – in the Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo basins. It is considered the largest international company in terms of production volume, averaging approximately 100,000 barrels of oil per day.

Equinor CEO Reaffirms Focus on Oil and Gas Assets and Interest in Renewable Expansion

During Rio Oil & Gas, Andres Opedal Stated That Equinor Is Still Focused on Oil and Gas Assets and Wants to Invest in Renewables to Zero Out Its Pollutant Emissions

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